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Characterisation of the Aspergillus niger dapB gene, which encodes a novel fungal type IV dipeptidyl aminopeptidase

Characterisation of the Aspergillus niger dapB gene, which encodes a novel fungal type IV... We have cloned the Aspergillus niger dapB gene. Analysis of its nucleotide sequence and the corresponding protein sequence indicates that the gene encodes a type IV dipeptidyl aminopeptidase (DPP IV). Based upon its deduced sequence we predict the presence of a transmembrane domain in the protein. Furthermore, dapB-overexpressing transformants display an increase in intracellular DPP IV activity. This is the first reported characterisation of a dipeptidyl aminopeptidase with a transmembrane domain from a filamentous fungus. Using the dapB sequence as a query, we were able to identify 14 DPP IV-encoding genes, and 12 additional DPPIV proteases in public genomic databases. Phylogenetic analysis reveals that in yeasts there are two clades of genes that encode DPP IV proteases with a transmembrane domain. In this study we demonstrate that, as in yeasts, two classes of DPP IV-encoding genes exist in filamentous fungi. However, only one of these codes for DPP IV proteases with a transmembrane domain. The second type present in filamentous fungi encodes extracellular DPP IV proteases. The dapB gene belongs to the first cluster. We propose that DapB plays a role in the proteolytic maturation of enzymes produced by A. niger. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Molecular Genetics and Genomics Springer Journals

Characterisation of the Aspergillus niger dapB gene, which encodes a novel fungal type IV dipeptidyl aminopeptidase

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2005 by Springer-Verlag
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Life Sciences
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1617-4615
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1617-4623
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10.1007/s00438-005-1134-9
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15812650
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Abstract

We have cloned the Aspergillus niger dapB gene. Analysis of its nucleotide sequence and the corresponding protein sequence indicates that the gene encodes a type IV dipeptidyl aminopeptidase (DPP IV). Based upon its deduced sequence we predict the presence of a transmembrane domain in the protein. Furthermore, dapB-overexpressing transformants display an increase in intracellular DPP IV activity. This is the first reported characterisation of a dipeptidyl aminopeptidase with a transmembrane domain from a filamentous fungus. Using the dapB sequence as a query, we were able to identify 14 DPP IV-encoding genes, and 12 additional DPPIV proteases in public genomic databases. Phylogenetic analysis reveals that in yeasts there are two clades of genes that encode DPP IV proteases with a transmembrane domain. In this study we demonstrate that, as in yeasts, two classes of DPP IV-encoding genes exist in filamentous fungi. However, only one of these codes for DPP IV proteases with a transmembrane domain. The second type present in filamentous fungi encodes extracellular DPP IV proteases. The dapB gene belongs to the first cluster. We propose that DapB plays a role in the proteolytic maturation of enzymes produced by A. niger.

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Molecular Genetics and Genomics – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 6, 2005

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